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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Better Uses War Material Sold LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 5

Having sold enormous quantities of war-time stores, scattered throughout the world, including fleets, factories, dockyards, nines, railways, animals,…

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The Chinese War Cantonese Advance Their Success Probable (Australian Press Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 7

Although the capture of Shanghai by the Cantonese appears to be prolonged actually it is proceeding rapidly, judged from the viewpoint of Chinese warfare…

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A.L.P. WAR Moves and Counter Moves SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 7

It is believed that at to-morrow night's meeting of the A.L.P. Executive, the conference called for Easter by Mr. W. H. Seale will be declared…

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Chinese War Fight for Nanking Northerners Uneasy (Australian Press Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 5

Following the defection of the Anhwei troops, the Southerners arc rapidly progressing down the river to Nanking, where uneasiness in regard to the situation…

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War Veterans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 9

Sir,—In reply to Mr. W. Owen's letter in your paper, asking for certain information re our members, I am surprised at him for taking exception to what one…

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'I'll Murder You" Father Alleges Assault Family at War

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

Violent arguments between a father and his two sons in a flat in Hunter-street, were fought over again in Newcastle Police Court…

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A.L.P. Faction War Newcastle Labor Bodies Take Sides Rival Conferences Adamstown League Supports Anti-Seale Forces

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

The faction fight concerning the annual A.L.P. conference has spread to Newcastle, and is developing into an interesting tussle, Supporters of Mr. Seale in favor of the Easter conference…

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War Veterans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 3

Sir.—I have noticed in the "Newcastle Herald" letters from Mr. H. Owen and "Digger," who seem to take exception to the name of veterans being applied to…

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The War Debts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 5

It is reported that 116 members of the Faculty of Princeton University have issued a statement endorsing the Columbia University's request for revision of the…

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Butter War New Zealand Boycotted Traders Complain London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 1

The New Zealand butter position, caused by traders' refusal to operate at the Dairy Board's prices, is unchanged…

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Shanghai Impressed Giant British Soldiers Guards Arrive Shanghai

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 7

In drenching and freezing rain the Shanghai settlement, including thousands of Chinese with umbrellas watched the oldest Guards Battalion parade…

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Anzac Day Murwillumbah

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1927 · page 5

Anzac Day this year will be observed at Murwillumbah by a grand united memorial service in Newell Park in the morning when…

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Bootleggers' War Chicago

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 March 1927 · page 5

The resumption of the bootleggers' war and the attempted sensational gaol delivery, resulting in the death of three persons and the serious wounding of five…

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A.L.P. Faction War Kahibah Refuses to Somersault What Is Real Issue? Delegates Turn Down Move for June Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1927 · page 5

The A.L.P. faction war is practically finished as far as Newcastle is concerned. Anli-Seale supporters have been routed. Kahibah Electoral Council having refused to "somersault"…

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Looting Feared Shantung Soldiers Demand Huge Sum Shanghai Shaky Invading Troops May Retreat With Spoils SHANGHAI

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 1

Shantung soldiers in the vicinity of Shanghai demanded 30,000 dollars daily from Chinese business associations, including the Chamber of Commerce within the settlement. As it is almost impossible to meet the demand, wholesale looting…

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Threats of War League Mediation GENEVA

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1927 · page 1

The League of Nations Council Disarmament Committee, at its opening session, dealt with a report on the methods available to the council in…

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U.S.A. Force has Fight with Chinese Soldiers Destroyer Hit Chinese Troops Fire on Ship Launch Recaptured Sailors Retaliate With Machine Guns SHANGHAI

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1927 · page 1

A message from Pekin says that Chinese soldiers interfered with the Standard Oil Company's Launch near Wu Hu. The United States destroyer Prebles intervened, and put an armed party aboard…

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Bullet in Leg Schoolboy Wounded

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 9

Accidental discharge of a live shell in a souvenir revolver brought from France caused a bullet wound in the leg of Bernard Larkin while he and…

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Gas in War Russia's Preparations (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 5

Replying to questions in the House of Commons to-night, Sir L. Worthington-Evans said that, according to latest information, the Russian standing army…

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A.L.P. WAR Electoral Council Meeting Electing Delegates

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 5

A special meeting of the old New castle Electoral Council has been called for to-morrow night. Delegates will be selected to…

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